Parking brake cable at the trailing arm (pics)

[garment]

Hi Pelicans - I am installing parking brake shoes on my trailing arm - the old assembly was completely stripped down.

I'm trying to get the castle nut on the end of the cable. I can't get enough of the threads to show without squeezing the assembly with both hands (therefore I am unable to thread the castle nut on to the end of the cable). I've not loosened the jam nuts at the inner portion of the cable yet, I was thinking I should preserve the settings here. Have I messed up the order of operations here? What is my next step? And any other tips?

Thanks, Pelicans!

[bkreigsr]

No need to preserve settings, as the addition of new shoes negates any previous settings.
You still have about an inch of travel left, on top of the jam nuts - loosen them all the way up to the cable end.
Press down the captured nut with your thumbs to gain another inch.
This is do-able.
Where's the star adjuster?
Bill K

[garment]

I've got the jam nuts soaking in Kroil now...star adjuster is at the ready. Thanks!

Originally Posted by bkreigsr

No need to preserve settings, as the addition of new shoes negates any previous settings.
You still have about an inch of travel left, on top of the jam nuts - loosen them all the way up to the cable end.
Press down the captured nut with your thumbs to gain another inch.
This is do-able.
Where's the star adjuster?
Bill K

[bkreigsr]

Easy peasy.
Orient your open end wrenches about 3 inches apart and just squeeze.
Use of the BFHammer is allowed to close the 3 inch wrench gap.
Also, make sure both sides have the same amount of thread exposed when you're done.
Bill K

[Dmitry at Pelican Parts]

If you need an additional write up to troubleshoot, in addition to the members helpful guides; check out the link below.

Porsche 911 Parking Brake Shoe Replacement | 911 (1965-89) - 930 Turbo (1975-89) | Pelican Parts DIY Maintenance Article


-Dmitry